Valletta weather in January (Malta, Malta)

Looking to travel to Valletta in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Valletta typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Valletta in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 167 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Valletta. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Valletta climate page with graphs.

 

Valletta, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Malta in January

Find out more about the weather in Malta in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Valletta in January?

For visitors traveling to Valletta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Valletta.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Malta? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Malta. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.